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My baby is 4 months old, but she is still not lifting up her neck on her own. Even when we hold her....
My baby is 4 months old, but she is still not lifting up her neck on her own. Even when we hold her or support her neck, it is not very stable. Is this something to worry about. Please help?
Shipra Mathur
Hi Vicas, babies start to hold their head steady by this time ie 3 months or so. As that is not happening, its worth getting her examined by your paediatrician for this.
Is this something to worry about?
We took her to a doc and he said that she is okay and will start movement in a month or so.
Shipra Mathur
ok. The purpose of getting an examination done is to see if there is good body tone and to pick up any other problems. There were perhaps no such worries on her examination by your doctor.
Thank you for your help Doctor.
Shipra Mathur
you're welcome!
My baby boy is 8 months old now. When will he start walking? What is the right age for this?
My baby boy is 8 months old now. When will he start walking? What is the right age for this?
Shipra Mathur
hi Sharda, babies start walking around 1 year of age. Some may start a month or so early and most would have done by 15 months.
Thank you Ma'am.
I have twins and both of them are healthy. However, one has already started rolling over, the other....
I have twins and both of them are healthy. However, one has already started rolling over, the other one hasn't. Is this normal? My babies are 5 months now. Please suggest.
Shipra Mathur
Hi Promila, yes thats absolutely fine. Its normal to have a couple of months difference even in when they achieve their milestones..not a worry.
Oh. ok. Thank you mam. This is such a relief! We were really worried
Shipra Mathur
:) take care
Hi! My son is a pre-mature baby. What is the right age to introduce solids to him? As I have low bre....
Hi! My son is a pre-mature baby. What is the right age to introduce solids to him? As I have low breast-milk production I am afraid he isn't full and this might affect his health. Please help. Thanks.
Shipra Mathur
Hi Nisha, as per WHO 6 months . If your breast milk is not adequate, you will need to give him formula milk too as his requirement needs to be met. Get him weighed and if he is not putting on adequate weight, do supplement with top milk.
I tried to feed him formula milk, but he vomits.
I will try top milk.
Shipra Mathur
how old is he now..
he is 7.5 now
Shipra Mathur
ok, you can also see if increasing solid feeds makes up for it. cows milk to be used around a year of age.
Okay. What are the preferred solids to be fed?
Shipra Mathur
banana mash, boiled apple, dal rice, porridge etc
Thanku doctor.
Shipra Mathur
Take care !
My baby is 8 months old and tries to speak but is not able to do so. We have consulted with doctors....
My baby is 8 months old and tries to speak but is not able to do so. We have consulted with doctors and all say it is normal, and that he will start speaking. Although he mumbles sometimes. Please help ma'am!
Shipra Mathur
Hi kalpana, its normal to be only mumbling now. Babies may not speak their first clear word till 1 year of age which is when most babies start speaking.
Thanks mam.
My baby is 7 months. She is a down syndrome baby. She cannot hold her neck but can roll over. What s....
My baby is 7 months. She is a down syndrome baby. She cannot hold her neck but can roll over. What should be the milestones to reach for her age? She is not taking any semi solid food also what should be done?
Shipra Mathur
Hi Moumita, some delay may be expected . Usually neck holding comes before the ability to roll, but in downs syndrome there is particularly low body tone and hence this situation. swallowing and the coordination needed for it will also come in time ,give sloppier feeds that she is able to take in.
hllo maam... my child is one and a half months old.... intially i felt with a prob of low breast mil....
hllo maam... my child is one and a half months old.... intially i felt with a prob of low breast milk... so my child was given formula milk to feed... my doc gave me some medicines to increase the breat milk.. some times my child does not Health Drink the Health Drink and cries a lot while feeding.. she refuses to take the Health Drink .... meri feed se uska peit nhi bharta tha so i gave her formula milk aftr the feed. .... jisse ki uska peit bhar jata tha aur wo so jati thi.... wo mostly feed leti hi nhi hai ... leak bhi krta hai aur jitna formula milk banate hai utna hi milk mein pump krti hu.. bt meri feed se uska peit nhi bharta aur wo roti rhti hai.. aur ab aisa hogaya hai k milk bannana kam hogaya hai..... kbhi to babhut kam hai kbhi jayda hai ... par maine dekha hai k jb bhi use formula milk diya hai uska peit bhar jata .... mein chahti hu k uski health achi hojay. kyuki wo thoda sa feed leti hai jo thin pani jaisa hota hai aur so jati hai proper feed nhi leti.. plz suggest kariy k meim kya keru k milk supply increase hojay aur mere baby ki health achi hojay
Shipra Mathur
Hi Richa, you will have to fulfil her milk requirement - ideally through breast milk and use formula as needed. is she gaining weight appropriately..? because if she is, then you need not worry - always put her to the breast first so that there is enough getting made by the reflex and supplement that feed or next with top milk if still hungry.
Hello. My son is 2.5 months now. He is not using his hands and legs much. He doesn't stretch out his....
Hello. My son is 2.5 months now. He is not using his hands and legs much. He doesn't stretch out his hands/legs much... Is it okay? Please help.
Shipra Mathur
hi zara, should be ok, babies may not be necessarily very active at this stage. what is he able to do..or example, is he starting to hold his head, turn it, make any movements with his legs, raise arms etc ..?
yes. He is holding his turning his head.
he sometimes makes light leg movements.
Shipra Mathur
ok, that sounds normal then
Ok. thanks.
Is formula feed safe? My baby is 4 months old but doesn't take breast feed properly.
Is formula feed safe? My baby is 4 months old but doesn't take breast feed properly.
Shipra Mathur
Hi parul, yes if breast milk is not being enough then its absolutely safe to supplement with formula feed.
is there a possibility that some kids might be allergic to formula feed?
Shipra Mathur
yes, thats possible
I am afraid that he might be allergic to formula... that's why hesitant.
Shipra Mathur
the symptoms would be either persistent loose motions or constipation, discomfort, vomiting , eczema. I would suggest you start as the milk requirement will have to be met and then see how it goes. sometimes they are very mild and transient.
okay doc. will do. thanks for the help.
Shipra Mathur
Take care !
hello mam my baby is 1.3 years old and he still faces issue with digestion. I give easy to digest ho....
hello mam my baby is 1.3 years old and he still faces issue with digestion. I give easy to digest home cooked food like khichdi, daal ka paani, upma etc. Is it common to have digestion issue at this age or should I get him to a doctor. please advise
Shipra Mathur
Hi Surabhi, we do see this in some children. What are his symptoms when you say 'digestion issues '..what is the most firm/hard food that he can eat..?
Shipra Mathur
If you are concerned about it, do discuss it in detail with your paediatrician on your next vaccination visit.
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